Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

Definition

This act protects federal employees who disclose illegal, wasteful, or fraudulent actions within their government agency from retaliation.

Analogy

Think of this act as a protective shield for those brave enough to call out wrongdoing in their workplace. It's like a superhero's force field that keeps them safe when they're fighting against the villains (in this case, corruption).

Related terms

Whistleblower: A person who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Retaliation: The act of harming someone because they have done something that you do not approve of, especially by preventing them from having success or making progress.

Inspector General: An official in charge of investigating allegations of wrongful behavior within a particular department in the government.